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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.90, 4,309.56 and 1,796.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.90, 4,309.56 and 1,796.62 is: 2,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.90 : 4,309.56 = 1,796.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.90/4,309.56 = 1,796.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.90x = 4,309.56 × 1,796.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.90x = 7,742,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,742,641.69/3,122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,479.31

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